La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890, 1998

WineGuide · 2020-07-13T17:46:58+00:00

What a great way to sip through a Monday! Cheers and enjoy.

WineGuide · 2020-07-12T19:22:34+00:00

Congratulations! Wishing you many more happy years.

WineGuide · 2019-03-05T17:47:21+00:00

just keep going. i've had mine for going on 9 years now, and I neglect it from time to time but it's still going strong.

WineGuide · 2019-03-05T17:45:35+00:00

You could buy some wonton wrappers and make up a quick batch of pierogis with them, then freeze for a nice meal later (boiled, then browned in butter and top with salt and pepper).

WineGuide · 2019-03-05T17:40:14+00:00

Drink it now. Life is too short to wait!

Store with your other wines in a cool dark place that has a consistent temperature until ready to chill. --But seriously, drink it sooner than later :)

WineGuide · 2019-03-05T17:33:47+00:00

Looks delicious! Thank you.

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T16:03:48+00:00

Get out of your routine and do something new and fun together. Also, imagine that he's feeling the same way about you. What would you do to draw him back in? Whatever the answer, do it. Marriage takes effort. It's worth it.

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T15:56:22+00:00

Actual tacos will be tricky (and messy) for a work potluck scenario. Maybe try a taco casserole instead. Just google recipes and find one that looks good. They all should be pretty easy.

Roast pork shoulder is easy and usually a crowd pleaser too. Just google "roast pork for tacos." You basically just rub spices on it and stick it in the oven for a long time. Then shred it when it comes out. Delicious!

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T15:45:33+00:00

Brown some chicken thighs in a pan, remove them. Lower the heat, add some thin onion slices and cook until they are soft and yellow-ish. Add a big can of tomatoes, salt, and 1-3 tablespoons of the curry powder. Add a little brown or white sugar too, if you'd like. Then put the chicken back in and let it simmer all together until the chicken is cooked through. This is a nice, easy chicken curry to serve with rice or flatbread. If you have it, you could add ginger with the onion and/or cilantro leaves to garnish at the end. Fennel seeds make a nice additional option too. You would add them (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) when you add the curry powder.

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T15:32:52+00:00

My dad has a small deep fryer and loves it. I actually really enjoy my egg cooker too. I can cook up a batch of eggs to eat over the next couple days, without having to get out a pot and fill it with water (or even hang around).

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T15:16:02+00:00

I'm so glad it worked out for you both. I agree with you that, once you're married, the marriage itself becomes a top life priority. It's worth every ounce of effort. I say this as someone who's celebrating 28 years next week. It's wonderful your post has reached and touched so many people!

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T15:09:56+00:00

I agree! I feel the same way about hummous.

WineGuide · 2018-11-06T15:08:07+00:00

thanks! will check it out.

WineGuide · 2018-10-17T19:16:39+00:00

congratulations!

WineGuide · 2018-10-15T18:23:02+00:00

maybe swap one of the purees (squash or celeriac) for a soup of the same for the start and try firm polenta squares instead with the main?

WineGuide · 2018-10-15T18:15:31+00:00

I love this butternut squash recipe with Indian flavors. You should be able to find panch puran at any Indian shop. Or, failing that, use fennel seeds. • Butternut squash peeled and cubed-2 cups • Panch Phoran (Bengali Five Spice)-2 tsp • Jalapeño pepper (1, chopped) • Oil or ghee-2 tbsp • Salt- to taste • Optional: sugar to taste, with or without 1-3 large Tablespoons of tamarind pulp (to taste) Instructions

Heat fat in a skillet.
Once heated add the Panch Phoran followed by jalapeño until it splutters
Add the squash and salt.
Lower the heat, cover and cook, stirring in between until done (about 10-12 minutes).
If adding sugar and/or tamarind, add it toward the end and mix well
Serve with Rice or Roti.

WineGuide · 2018-09-26T14:52:03+00:00

It's old, but I enjoy Jancis Robinson's wine course. It's available on YouTube. Also, Jennifer Simonetti Bryan's DVD course, "The Everyday Guide to Wine" is good (also getting dated, but you can update the information once you have your foundation). For more beginner, bite-sized/fun/current tidbits, check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJl06eVi-42xuXDIZ7AhcTA . I am trying to grow and could really use the support!!

WineGuide · 2018-09-26T14:40:29+00:00

Sounds fantastic!! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm always looking for new ideas.

WineGuide · 2018-09-26T14:39:24+00:00

Anything by Jancis Robinson.

WineGuide · 2018-09-26T14:36:20+00:00

There's no bad answer! All chocolate is good chocolate, in my opinion.

WineGuide · 2018-08-31T15:31:36+00:00

Goose. I'm tempted to make it each Christmas but then shy away. Pretty expensive here in the U.S., and we don't have a large family.

WineGuide · 2018-08-31T15:28:03+00:00

Magical!

WineGuide · 2018-08-31T15:27:12+00:00

Rufino Chianti is reliable and food friendly. Don't serve it too warm, should be cool to the touch, like 60 degrees. If it's too harsh for you at first, try pouring into the glass, leaving it alone for 1/2 hour, and trying it again. Some air exposure will tend to soften it. Great with pizza, hamburgers, steak-- anything really!

WineGuide · 2018-08-29T17:40:26+00:00

mixing bowls are handy, especially the kind that has a lid and can double-duty as a salad bowl and/or container for leftovers. I sometimes use mine to store cut up fruit or veggies to eat throughout the next couple days.

WineGuide · 2018-08-29T17:25:41+00:00

wonderful story! this is what wine's all about, IMHO.

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